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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1Choosing the Right Accountanthttps://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/choosing-the-right-accountant/
https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/choosing-the-right-accountant/#respondThu, 20 Sep 2012 03:09:22 +0000http://www.helensvaletaxandaccounting.com.au/?p=136You wouldn’t dream of marrying the first person you met on the street, yet many people in business approach the task of choosing an accountant in that very way. Choosing the right accountant is the business equivalent to choosing someone you want to marry. You might think for a moment that is a little over the top but consider with me the important questions, what is an accountant and what should your accountant do for you and your business?

A skilled accountant is more than a form-filler or number cruncher they will help guide you in your business as a rudder guides a ship. He or she will help you perfect your business plan, meet your tax and manage your growth. Your accountant should also empower you to understand the current tax environment as it pertains to your type of enterprise so that you can plan effectively. The accountant you choose will help determine your success in business.

An absolute requirement is an accountant you can understand, have you ever been in to see an accountant/lawyer or doctor and left the room at the end of the interview thinking ‘I still have no idea what they were banging on about’. You are not alone. Many of these professionals fall down when it comes to basic communication skills. You need someone’s advice you can understand and apply for maximum gain in your business.

In other words you need us, Helensvale Tax and Accounting and let me tell you why.

1) It costs you nothing to get to know us! Meet with us cost and obligation Free. Come in and get to know us you’ll see what we can do for you. We are happy to invest this time free of charge because we want you to succeed, and we want to help you do it!

2) We have been helping individuals and business with their Tax and Accounting for three generations. We have learnt what it takes to help you succeed.

3) Our clients, your neighbours recommend us to you. People in your area and across the country have used our services and are enjoying the full range of services and support we offer. Give yourself the same advantage!

We look forward to meeting you, don’t procrastinate your peace of mind!
Call us now on (07) 5665 8111 or email us on sam@helensvaletaxandaccounting.com.au.

]]>https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/choosing-the-right-accountant/feed/05 Reasons for Getting Help with Your Tax!https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/5-reasons-for-getting-help-with-your-tax/
https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/5-reasons-for-getting-help-with-your-tax/#respondMon, 19 Mar 2012 23:28:58 +0000http://helensvaletaxandaccounting.com.au/?p=129In this day and age many people are doing their own taxes with online software. It seems like a smart thing to do to save money. However, what may seem like a money saver could actually be costing you in the long run. As individuals we aren’t skilled in understanding the changing complexity of current tax laws, after all we have specialise in our own chosen industry. Its difficult to know how tax reforms can help or harm us. Ignorance is certainly not bliss when it comes to our taxes.
Here are five reasons for getting help with your tax filing:

1) Confusion and Anxiety
Most people experience anxiety when it comes to doing their own taxes. They’ve heard, like most of us, about the horror stories that follow an erroneous tax filing. There are people that receive a notice after five years that they owe back taxes plus interest. When dealing with these cases there is no statute of limitation for The Australian Taxation Office (ATO). These false claims can come back to haunt you years down the track. There are also situations in which it can get so confusing you are left wondering if it’s not costing you more in time than it would in money to get it done by a real accountant. The nervous stomach, the fear of not doing it right and the time involved just aren’t worth it.

2) Understanding the tax laws
Professional accountants are well versed in all the tax laws, how and when to apply them. Many people that think there is a ‘one size fits all’ solution and may actually be paying too much over the course of the year. This is one of the great misunderstandings about tax returns. Many people think that it’s great to get a large tax return at the end of the year. What they don’t know is the reason they are getting their own money back because they have paid too much all year, money that could have been earning them interest in their bank account. It is vital to protect ourselves and take advantage of the experience of a professional accountant.

3) Tax Accountants Help us Rather than Harm us.
Having a skilled tax accountant in our corner takes so much of the risk and mystery out of the tax process. None of us want to pay more taxes than we already do. We could be putting the money we save on tax payments into investments and creating personal wealth. Professional accountants can help us know how to defer some of our tax liability so we have more money to invest. Getting help with your tax will be the best decision you make all year.

4) Effective Tax Planning
Accountants can guide you through the maze of investment opportunities currently available. They can present you with options that suityour personal situation and income. They can help you find the investment strategies that are the right risk level and will help you savemoney on your taxes each year. Money saved is money earned. Effective Tax Planning can empower each of us to have a financially stable future. Being aware of the current tax climate skilled accountants can see the dangers that may be lying in wait for our small businesses.

5) Being Self-Employed is a Risky Business
The need for a skilled accountant is even more necessary for those entrepreneurial-minded individuals that have their own business. There are so many hats that a business owner must wear it is almost impossible to understand all the tax laws that can hurt or help the bottomline. It is worth the money spent to hire a capable accountant to make sure you not only get all your entitled to, but to protect you from straying into legal difficulties. A business audit from the Tax Office can quickly become a considerable consumer of both time and money.

The biggest question you should have when deciding whether or not to get help with your tax filing is: can we afford not to? The money spent hiring a specialist is saved as soon as they put that knowledge to work for you. Not to mention the peace of mind of knowing that there will be no nasty surprises in future years.

]]>https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/5-reasons-for-getting-help-with-your-tax/feed/0Seven Hot Business Opportunities for 2012https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/seven-hot-business-opportunities-for-2012/
https://helensvaletax.realadvantage.com.au/seven-hot-business-opportunities-for-2012/#respondMon, 12 Dec 2011 20:02:22 +0000http://helensvaletaxandaccounting.com.au/?p=72There are many business opportunities opening up in this ever increasing age of information and technology. With the baby boomers starting to retire en mass it will leave many industries needing more qualified people to fill the void. There will be many career openings in the health care, science, computers and space industries. Let’s look at seven hot business opportunities for 2012 and beyond.

1) Care Givers Needed

With the aging baby boomer population reaching their final decades there will be a huge need for compassionate caregivers to assist the aged in their homes, yards, errands and physical outings. There will be more retirement homes and assisted living centers needed than ever before in history. People trained in nursing, physical therapy, nutrition and psychology will have plenty of opportunities in the next two decades.

2) Robotics Specialists

It’s almost like a science fiction novel from long ago but, yes, the robots are running many things in our society today. Scientists are working diligently to develop new ways for robots to serve us and make life easier. This is an industry that is picking up momentum at a rapid pace. Robots are used in factories, research facilities, hospitals and for housekeeping. This business opportunity will be multifaceted There is a need for robot scientists, “roboticists”, to create them and make sure they operate correctly. Then there is a need for the maintenance of the robots when they need repair. And finally there is the need for trainers to instruct the humans how to work with their robot friends.

3) Where Are The Mechanics

With all of the retiring baby boomers and the scant number of people going to trade schools to learn how to be mechanics and technicians there will be a huge demand for these type of professionals. This kind of work isn’t considered attractive but it is a real need in our society. Without mechanics and technicians when things break down we are stuck. The unsung hero, the fix it man, the repair guy, will find a new appreciation in the future.

4) Weigh In

With the popularity of fast foods in our manic society obesity has become an international concern. Diabetes is growing at an alarming pace. There will be hot business opportunities in the weight loss and nutritional counseling fields. Many people today don’t have any idea what a healthy and balanced diet. Anyone in the medical industry that chooses to specialize in the field of diabetics will have more work than they can handle.

5) Organic Food Experts

We are already seeing that organic foods make up more than ten percent of the grocery industry. While many are living more and more on junk food and sugar others are cleaning up their diets and patronizing organic markets. The organic food industry will need more scientists, growers, certification experts and retailers to meet the future demand. This is a great opportunity to make the world a better place.

6) Integrated Medicine

There is a growing movement in the medical industry that will bring many hot business opportunities. Doctors are now studying allopathic medicine, where drugs are used to treat illness, and they are studying holistic medicine too. Research is showing that practices such as yoga, meditation, herb therapy and more can give a higher quality of life and ward off degenerative disease. There will be a great integration of the natural and holistic in the medical industry in the near future.

7) Multi-linguists Rule

The world is quickly becoming a large business opportunity. We are entering a new dawn of a global economy. People that can speak multiple languages will definitely rule the business world. We are seeing more international business transactions. Even for those that don’t leave their own country it will be beneficial to speak more than one language. This will make jobs for people to teach languages to others also.

It is said that the future will require people to keep learning because of the rapid rate of technological growth. Those that stop learning will find it hard to benefit from these seven hot business opportunities for 2012 and beyond.